Epsom
What a wonderful place to live! The Surrey town of Epsom sits up on the Epsom Downs on the edge of London to the north and at the beginning of lush, greener pastures to the south. Glorious Epsom Common plays a big part in the overall essence of Epsom, and residents enjoy living at the juxtaposition where urban meets rural.
Residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to outstanding-rated schools, general amenities,sports facilities, and transport connections here.
Central London is less than 15 miles away and neighboring areas include Worcester Park, Ewell, Chessington, Oxshott, Ashtead, and Banstead. Epsom is on the edge of Transport for London's Zone 6 and has substantial road and rail connections into the city. All this adds up to the area being a popular place to live, especially for commuters into Central London.
Epsom's population was over 30,000 in the 2011 census. The town has a nice mix when it comes to housing and places to live, including a good stock of relatively new affordable housing, flats and apartments for young families and couples.
"View at Epsom, a painting by John Constable, is held by The Tate in London"
History of Epsom
The Epsom area was originally substantially settled in Saxon times because there was a good source of local water. The town is located on the spring line between what is known as London Clay and the chalk of the North Downs, where there are several tributaries of the Hogsmill River.
The 6th and 7th centuries saw further growth, with a significant population settling around St Martin's Church.
At the beginning of the 17th century, a local farmer noticed his cattle wouldn't drink from a spring on Epsom Common. The water was salty, and the spring's Epsom salts were then more officially recognised as having the beneficial spa qualities still favored by some today. King Charles II used to bathe in the healing mineral waters of Epsom and the town became famous for its soothing salts.
A century or so later the town also became famous for its racecourse. The course is the home of two big annual horse races, The Oaks, and The Derby. The suffragette, Emily Davison, died here, after being hit by King George V's horse, Anmer. Epsom was a garrison town in the First World War and many of the racecourse buildings were converted to a hospital.
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Property Types in Epsom
People like to live in and around Epsom mainly because of the proximity to London, but also for the access to some beautiful countryside within easy reach on the North Downs. The quality of housing is excellent, and availability of local amenities considerable.
Generally, property in and around Epsom is much sought after and there are some great primary and secondary schools.
There are three postcodes for Epsom. KT17 is to the east of central Epsom, including some of Ewell to the north and the edges of Tadworth to the south. KT18 is south and west of central Epsom, reaching down into the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. KT19 is the north part of Epsom, extending into Stoneleigh north of Ewell.
The average sold price of a property in the KT17 postcode area at the time of writing is just above £610,000. Detached houses average around £925,000, semi-detached a little over £610,000, terraced houses under £430,000 and flats almost £330,000.
The average sold price of a property in the KT18 postcode area at the time of writing is just above £630,000. Detached houses average just under £880,000, semi-detached a little over £590,000, terraced houses around £460,000 and flats above £310,000. The average sold price of a property in the KT19 postcode area at the time of writing is a little above £525,000. Detached houses average under £730,000, semi-detached just under £570,000, terraced houses above £475,000 and flats just over £303,000. *Information correct June 2022
Schools and Colleges in Epsom
There are lots of 'outstanding' rated pre-schools, primary and secondary schools in and around Epsom. Independent schools and nearby further education establishments are also well represented, the main draws of the latter being the London University and University of Surrey.
Nursery, Pre-Schools & Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Independent Schools
Local Further Education
Other London universities
Things to Do in Epsom
Bourne Hall
Carshalton Water Tower
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Claremont Landscape Garden
Crystal Grotto
Daytona Go-Karting
Epsom Common and Epsom Well
White Spider
Top 3 Things to do for Children in Epsom
Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf
Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park and Zoo
Thames Dinton Miniature Railways
Shopping and Leisure in Epsom
Dancia International
FeastyFest Larder
Hatty's Sweet Shop
Liquid Gold Whisky Company
Mayfield Lavender Gift Shop
Milners
The Ashley Centre
Restaurants
Eating out in the area is a cosmopolitan delight. There are many great places to dine, so have a roam around and find your favorites. A couple of outstanding local restaurants to look out for are Makiyaki and Epsom Thai, both on South Street.
El Rincon
Epsom Thai
Bronco's Pizza and Ribshack
Kyosen
La Familia Restaurant
Rock Salt
Topo Gigio
"There are 17 Grade II listed buildings in Epsom and Ewell"
Pubs
Here are some of the good local pubs worth trying.
Cricketers Inn
Eight Bells
The Brook
The Derby Arms
The Queen Adelaide
The Spring Tavern
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Cinema and Theatre
Epsom's main local cinema is the Odeon Epsom. There's also an Odeon to the north, in Kingston, an Everyman in Esher, and an Empire Cinema in Sutton.
Theatre wise, there's the Epsom Playhouse and, a bit further afield, The Leatherhead Theatre. Music and dance theatre training is available through Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom. The Nescot venue on Reigate Road puts on regular theatre shows and other exhibitions.
Gym and Health
On East Street, Rainbow Leisure Centre in the heart of Epsom has a 165-station gym and runs over fifty fitness classes every week. It also has a handy play park area for children, and there's also a six-lane 25-metre swimming pool and spa experience.
You'll find a PureGym on the High Street, just across the road from The Ashley Centre. There's a David Lloyd health club on Horton Lane which includes a gym, spa, swimming pool and tennis courts and you'll find Anytime Fitness in Epsom Square. All-Inc Fitness on Leatherhead Road have designed their own spacious 10,400 square foot warehouse gym and Acorn Gymnastics Club in West Ewell run a gymnastics program for children. Nescot Fitness on Reigate Road has state-of-the-art gym, sports hall, and pitches.
For yoga and similar in and around Epsom, there's Epsom Yoga, The Laidback Yogi, and Jo Atkins Yoga. For Pilates, try Surrey Pilates, Pilates for Life or Just Pilates.
"The Kingston upon Thames to Box Hill 15-mile Thames Down Link walking route passes through Epsom"
Golf Clubs
The town's main magnet for golf is Epsom Golf Club. Founded in 1889, this 18-hole course with awkward greens sits atop the North Downs offering sweeping views of London's skyline. The club welcomes visitors.
Cuddington Golf Club on Banstead Road has a 6,012-yard (5,709 for ladies) 18-hole course. PGA professionals offer training, and there's a HD Golf simulator which can be great fun.
Sandown Park has the 9-hole Eclipse course. There are three par 3's, the hardest being the 202-yard sixth hole.
The course at Chipstead Golf Club on How Lane is a fun to- a-fro, starting with a sneaky dogleg on the first. Good luck with the long sloping narrow green surrounded by bunkers on the last hole.
Banstead Downs Golf Club on Burden Lane has a very fine 18-holer originally designed by James Braid. Even the best putters will find the gently sloping greens a challenge.
The Oaks Golf Centre on Woodmansterne Road will keep you busy. There's the 18-hole Horley Course, the 9-hole Acorn Course and a 24-bay driving range with Toptracer.
Other Entertainment
The nearest skateparks to the area are Watersedge Skatepark on Cox Lane, Tolworth Skatepark on Jubilee Way, and Sutton Skatepark. There's also one on Guildford Road in Fetcham.
There are lots of local bowling clubs. The nearest to Epsom are Epsom Bowling Club on Worple Road and Epsom Park Bowling Club on Alexandra Road. Up in Ewell, there's the Ewell Village Bowling Club, and just north of Worcester Park the Malden Manor Bowling Club. For indoor bowls, there's the King George Field Indoor Bowls Club on Jubilee Way, adjacent to Tolworth Skatepark.
For cricket, there's Epsom Cricket Club on Woodcote Road, near to the Epsom Hockey Club.
Travel Connections
Epsom is conveniently located about halfway between London and Guildford, just north of the M25 motorway at Leatherhead. There are good bus routes, enviable rail connections and international airports nearby.
Epsom station is on the A24 Dorking Road, a couple of minutes' walk from the High Street. It's about 14 miles to London Waterloo. Train services are operated by Southern and South Western Railway. There are many trains to Sutton, West Croydon, Dorking, Horsham, Wimbledon, London Waterloo, and Guildford. It's hoped Crossrail 2 might also reach Epsom in the future.
The M25, M23 and M3 motorways are all a short drive away. The main A3 London to Portsmouth road passes just north of Epsom with the A24 London to Worthing road running through the town. Central London is about 15 miles away. Guildford is less than 20 miles away, Sevenoaks about 30 miles, and Brighton only 50 miles.
The nearest major international airports to the area are Gatwick Airport (about 20 miles) and Heathrow Airport (about 35 miles).
The area is well served by buses. Bus operators include Metrobus, London United and Falcon Buses. Services include the 293 running between Epsom hospital and Morden, the 406 and 418 between Kingston and Epsom, the 467 between Hook and Epsom. The X26 runs from West Croydon to Heathrow Airport.
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Doctors Surgeries
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Opticians
Veterinary Practices
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